Laura S. Long 

     Laura S. Long, 102 years, 9 months, (nee Scott) of Lorain died on Tuesday, July 31, 2007, at the home of her son,  Mack Long in Lorain following a short illness.

     Mrs. Long was born in Guthrie Center, Iowa on October 17, 1904.  She was raised in the state of Iowa and has lived in Lorain for the past 84 years. She worked at Mills Seed Store in the 1940's.  She most recently was a homemaker.

     She was a member of the Christian Temple, Disciples of Christ Church and was very active in her church. She was past president of the Christian Women's Fellowship. She made afghans for many church members and new born children.

     Mrs. Long is survived by a daughter Mildred " Millie" Hellinger of Lorain, sons Mack Long of Lorain, James Long of  Avon Lake,  7 grandchildren, (primary care-giver was granddaughter Linda Thompson), 6 great grandchildren,  and 5 great-great grandchildren.

     She was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Fred D. Long, her parents M. E. and Maggie (nee Burris) Scott, two grandsons, Fred D. Long II and Jack M. Long, and sisters Jessie Huston,  Gladys Hollar, Chella McCabe, Josie Beer, Letha Scott.

      Friends may call at the Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain on Thursday, August 2, 2007, from 4-7 PM.

     Additionally, friends may call at the Christian Temple, Disciples of Christ Church, 940 5th Street, Lorain on Friday, August 3, 2007,  from 9:00 AM until funeral time at 10:00 AM.  The Reverend Dr. Bradley J. Donahue, pastor will officiate.

     Burial will follow in  Ridge Hill Memorial Park Cemetery Amherst Township, OH.

     The family suggest that memorial contributions may be made to the Parish Nurse Fund at Christian Temple, Disciples of Christ Church, 940 5th Street, Lorain, Ohio  44052.

Condolences

From:     Dennis McCartney Family
Relation: Friend

To the Long Family,

I can remember going to Christian Temple as a child and always seeing Mrs. Long faithfully sitting in church sometimes talking with my grandmother Vera and laughing and giggling.  I'm sure they're up in Heaven with the Father now having a great old time.  Please accept my heartfelt condolences in the time of your loss, but rely on Him for the strength to get you through.  Our prayers are with you.

Dennis McCartney & Family
Oxford, PA

From:     Emily Stammitt Vegh
Relation: Friend

To Millie Long Hellinger and Family,
 

Deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother.

Emily

 

From:     Heidi & Amanda Hellinger
Relation: Friend

have always considered 'Grandma Long' to be my grandmother although we are not really related - only through the marriage of my Uncle Chuck to Aunt Mil. She and Grandpa Long have always welcomed my family to many of the Long family gatherings and picnics as extended family and I cherish those times - they were so much fun! I have very fond memories of Grandma - enjoyed her cooking and crocheting talents - although none of these talents I inherited myself! I will always remember those Easter Bunny and Easter Lamb cakes - they looked so pretty, but too bad they had to be covered in coconut! (yuck)
Grandma Long will truly be missed and I know she & Grandpa are together once again and are looking after all of us.
Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the Long family.

From:     Kit & Linda Lee Marty
Relation: Friend

We were so happy that Rev. Donahue let us know about "Grandma's" status so that we could come and visit with her on the 25th.  It was such a pleasure to visit, talk with her, kiss her and hold her hands while we reminisced.  We will miss this grand lady from Christian Temple!  I remember her from the time I was a little boy in the church in the late-40's and early-50's, keeping "herd" on all the Long and Hellinger children each Sunday and also for all her support of me, personally, when I held leadership positions in the church.  We also remember her at the Oberlin Avenue distribution, as she always wondered aloud, "What good is an old woman like me?" and Linda Lee telling her, "Grandma, you are the best 'double bagger' we have; nobody else can do this like you!" She was a lovely, gentle lady and we will miss her.
 

From:     Tamara Norris and Family
Relation: Church Friend

To the Long Family,
Even though I only knew Laura Long for a short time, she touched my heart, as did Millie.  I feel blessed for having met both of them.  My most heartfelt sympathy for all in the Long family at this time of loss.  From what I knew of Laura, she was a beautiful spirit and I know she is smiling down on all of you now.
With sympathy,
Tamara